The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 22,200
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.45 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
443 mi
Range
540 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
164.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
